shindig -
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something
The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.
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intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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dramatic -
Exciting or full of action and emotion.
There was a dramatic change in the weather overnight, when thunderstorms moved into the area..
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flair -
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.
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effusive -
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.
He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.
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exclaim -
To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
When she realized that she had just won the 100 million dollar lottery, Liz exlaimed, "I've been hoping for this day all my life!"
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heirloom -
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.
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vibrant -
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.
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boogie -
The act of dancing to fast pop or rock music.
Early rock music was how many teenagers learned how to boogie on the dance floor.
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staggering -
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.
The view from the top of the mountain was simply staggering.
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agog -
Very eager or curious to hear or see something
The crowd of young girls were agog with excitement, as Justin Bieber was about to start his concert.
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wanderlust -
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Every since he was a little boy, he felt a wanderlust to travel to every country in the world.
